Call of Jeremiah
What was Jeremiah’s excuse for not wanting to be a prophet?
“I am too young.” (Jeremiah 1:6)
What sin did Judah repeatedly commit that made God angry?
Idolatry—worshiping false gods. (Jeremiah 2:13)
What did the almond tree branch represent?
God is watching over His word to fulfill it. (Jeremiah 1:11-12)
What city was Jeremiah from?
Anathoth. (Jeremiah 1:1)
What did God tell Judah to do if they wanted to avoid disaster?
Repent and turn back to God. (Jeremiah 3:12-14)
How did God respond to Jeremiah’s excuse?
God said, “Do not say you are too young. You must go where I send you.” (Jeremiah 1:7-8)
What disaster did Jeremiah warn would come upon Judah?
An invasion by Babylon. (Jeremiah 25:9)
What did the boiling pot facing north symbolize?
Destruction would come from the north. (Jeremiah 1:13-14)
Who was the wicked king that burned Jeremiah’s scroll?
King Jehoiakim. (Jeremiah 36:23)
How long did God say Judah would be in exile?
Seventy years. (Jeremiah 25:11)
What did God put in Jeremiah’s mouth to symbolize His message?
God touched Jeremiah’s mouth and put His words there. (Jeremiah 1:9)
What did Jeremiah say would happen to the temple?
It would be destroyed like Shiloh. (Jeremiah 7:12-14)
What happened to the linen garment Jeremiah hid in the rocks?
It was ruined, symbolizing Judah’s corruption. (Jeremiah 13:1-11)
What nation did Jeremiah say would be like a lion coming from the thicket?
Babylon. (Jeremiah 4:7)
What did Jeremiah promise would happen after exile?
God would bring His people back to their land. (Jeremiah 24:5-7)
How long did Jeremiah serve as a prophet?
Over 40 years.
What was Jeremiah called because of his sad messages?
The “weeping prophet.”
What object did Jeremiah smash in front of the people?
A clay jar, symbolizing Judah’s destruction. (Jeremiah 19:10-11)
Who was the priest that persecuted Jeremiah?
Pashhur. (Jeremiah 20:1-2)
What did Jeremiah compare false prophets to?
Wind that sweeps away straw. (Jeremiah 23:28)
Who was king when Jeremiah was first called?
King Josiah. (Jeremiah 1:2)
What foreign empire did God say would invade Judah?
Babylon
What lesson did God teach Jeremiah at the potter’s house?
God can reshape nations like a potter reshapes clay. (Jeremiah 18:1-6)
What city did God say would become a “heap of ruins”?
Jerusalem. (Jeremiah 9:11)
What name does God use to describe Himself when Judah dwells securely under the reign of the righteous branch of David?
The Lord Our Righteousness (Yahweh Tsidkenu). (Jeremiah 23:6)